#7 in the Series EVERYTHING TEXAS - Historic Gruene Texas - Sometimes you can even see restored auto's - the old timers come to show off. This is a restored 1942 Cheverolet Truck

Gruene Mansion Inn Bed & Breakfast Oldest Dance Hall in TX
Arriving in Texas in the mid 1840's German farmers became the first settlers in this area known as Guene,TX. A German immigrant, Ernst Gruene and hs bride had reached New Braunfels in 1845. Ernst and his two sons purchased land just down river; this is where they built heir home and settled. They planted cotton which became the number one cash crop and as the business grew soon brought other families to settle in Gruene.
Gruene built houses in varios styles. The first mercantile store was built in 1878 and later a cotton gin which was powered by the Guadalupe River. Later on construction of a dance hall and saloon was added; still known today and Gruene Hall. Gruene Hall has no A/C so come comfortable on summer nights to listen to some good old Texas music. This old dance hall is a must see.
Here are various pictures taken at Gruene:

This is the Gruene Antique Company. This is a magnificant old building. If you enjoy history and antiques you will enjoy this building. Above is the side view; looks like it may need some TLC.

The General Store


Carl my friend, boy you really outdid yourself on this one! Very impressed, the pictures are great...and I love this place. Outstanding series, I'm really enjoying them, thanks for all your hard work.
spreading love in the rain, Liz
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